US Open

There are 63 other matches on opening day, but they have been relegated to the background as Williams prepares to play what could be her final singles ...

Open final](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/09/sports/serena-osaka-us-open-penalty.html) in a match where Williams was penalized a game after a series of code violations by chair umpire Carlos Ramos. “I think it’s great that we have somebody like that in our sport who cleared the path and showed us that you can do anything,” she said. “I was really scared: Dang, when is the last time she’s going to play? “Basically she was everywhere, because she always won and was somewhere in the semifinals or the finals. Open men’s champion](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/13/sports/tennis/us-open-mens-final-zverev-thiem.html), will return to the tournament after missing last year’s Open with a serious wrist injury. Stories like this are possible because of our deep commitment to original reporting, produced by a global staff of over 1,700 journalists who have all dedicated themselves to helping you understand the world. “I watch her my whole life,” Swiatek, the 21-year-old Polish star, said of the 40-year-old Williams. But they are all relegated to the background for now as Williams, one of the greatest athletes of any generation, prepares to play what could be her final singles match on Monday night in the first round against the unseeded Danka Kovinic. 10 seed and top-ranked American who is himself the son of former top 10 women’s player Kathy May. Until this year, no Chinese man had qualified to play in the U.S. Open, Swiatek had another priority: finally working up the courage to meet Serena Williams, a formidable champion whom Swiatek said made her feel like “a kid from kindergarten just looking at her.” 1 for the first time this year at the U.S.

US Open, the final major of the season, gets underway with Serena Williams's adieu, Rafael Nadal's quest for a 23rd Grand Slam title and Novak Djokovic's ...

Follow us on [also read] [Tennis](https://www.firstpost.com/category/tennis) [Novak Djokovic out of US Open 2022; says he will not be travelling to New York 'this time'](https://www.firstpost.com/sports/tennis-news/novak-djokovic-out-of-us-open-2022-says-he-will-not-be-travelling-to-new-york-this-time-11116111.html) A huge part of tennis is, in my mind, like as tennis is as much mental as it is physical, and a big part of it is you need to be figuring it out on the court for yourself.” Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the players who has been scrutinised for getting help and guidance from his father during matches. “You need to be the one figuring it out. Swiatek said the balls were “hard to control” and it is a sentiment shared by Paula Badosa. Medvedev has had injuries, operation and then had to sit Wimbledon out due to the ban on Russian players. The Spaniard is also in pole position to reclaim the world No 1 spot from Medvedev. But there is also the acceptance of being a 41-year-old who has barely played in the past year. “It’s the end of a great career. Whether the US Open turns out to be her final tournament or not remains to be seen. She may not be able to go all the way to the title match but she remains the biggest ticket in New York. US Open already has plenty going for it even before the first ball is hit.

Williams will play the first night match of the tournament in Arthur Ashe Stadium when she faces Danka Kovinic of Montenegro. It will be the first match for ...

At the other end of the scale, players losing in the first round of singles will earn $80,000, a jump of 38% from $58,000 three years ago. Williams will play the first night match of the tournament in Arthur Ashe Stadium when she faces Danka Kovinic of Montenegro. Total player compensation reached $60 million for the first time, but the women’s and men’s singles champions each will receive $2.6 million — a 33% decrease from the $3.9 million the winners were paid in 2019, the last pre-pandemic edition of the tournament. The current stretch without a successful title defense is the longest in a Grand Slam event in the professional era, which dates to 1968. The top half of the women’s field and bottom half of the men’s will play Tuesday. It will be the first match for six-time U.S. Play in the two-week tournament begins Monday with the top half of the men’s bracket and bottom half of the women’s bracket, which includes Serena Williams playing the opening match of what is expected to be her final U.S. 10; the men’s singles final is Sunday, Sept. The women’s singles final is Saturday, Sept. 77-3 — Williams' record in Grand Slam first-round matches. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has a record 106 victories at the U.S. Open champion; Roger Federer won the title five times in a row from 2004-08.

The 27-year-old is not enamoured by the prospect of a deep run in New York, revealing he struggles with being away from his homeland while playing on the ...

[FULL COVERAGE](https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/series/asia-cup-2022.html) Staying in a single spot for two to three weeks can be exhausting. If I lose, I get to go home." They get to take a cheeky little flight back home to reset. Kyrgios came close to clinching his first grand slam title when he met Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final in July, taking the opener but ultimately succumbing to defeat in four sets on Centre Court, reports DPA. So it’s hard.

After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows ...

The match, I try my best without putting all the effort there on the serve," Nadal said. She's giving us a chance to watch her more." After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for what could be her final appearance in a Grand Slam singles event. Last Updated: 29th August 2022 01:07 PM Published: 29th August 2022 01:07 PM After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for what could be her final appearance.

Check out the complete draw, schedule, live streaming details, and more interesting details about the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, the US Open ...

The first round will begin at 12:00 PM ET in the US. It is pertinent to mention that 21-time Grand Slam champion and last year’s runner-up Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the tournament due to the mandatory vaccination norms in the US, against COVID-19. The tennis world is all set for Day 1 of the fourth & final Grand Slam tournament of the year, US Open 2022, which begins on Monday.

US Open 2022: Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam winner, faces Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in the first round in New York on Monday.

She matched the same performance at the French Open. It will be third match of the day on the main court. However, with her power game and tactical nous, Serena went on to become arguably the greatest female tennis player ever. She achieved her career-best result at a Major by reaching the third round of this year’s Australian Open after beating reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu in the second round. Earlier this month, the 41-year-old Serena had said that she is Since then, she has played in Toronto and Cincinnati.

Tennis expert Alex Corretja has sent a massive Nick Kyrgios warning to the two favourites, that the the Aussie will be in "dangerous" form in the ...

Kyrgios does not have a very good record at the US Open, having never gone past the third round in his career. "He knows already that he can play long matches. Kyrgios has been in great touch in this summer having reached his maiden Grand Slam final at Wimbledon before scripting a nine-match winning streak en route to a title in Washington and a quarterfinal show in Montreal. He's got experience from the summertime, where he's been playing very, very well. But tennis expert Alex Corretja has sent a massive Nick Kyrgios warning to the two favourites, that the the Aussie will be in "dangerous" form in the competition. [will enter US Open 2022 at the top favourites](https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/tennis/us-open-2022-men-s-singles-draw-preview-prediction-rafael-nadal-daniil-medvedev-favourites-amid-possibilities-aplenty-in-novak-djokovic-s-absence-101661494137677.html).

భారత్‌ ప్రాతినిథ్యం విషయానికి వస్తే.. స్టార్ టెన్నిస్‌ ప్లేయర్‌ సానియా మిర్జా ఈ సారి ...

స్టార్ టెన్నిస్ ప్లేయర్ సానియా మిర్జా ఈ సారి గాయాల కారణంగా యూఎస్ ఓపెన్లో పాల్గొనడం లేదు. మరి, ఈ సారి గ్రాండ్ స్లామ్ విన్నర్ ఎవరు? ఈ విషయంలో తాను మరోసారి సర్ప్రైజింగ్ విన్నర్నే ఎక్స్పెక్ట్ చేస్తున్నట్టు ఇంటర్నేషనల్ బ్యాడ్మింటన్ ప్లేయర్ రిషిక సుంకర చెబుతోంది. న్యూయార్క్ వేదికగా ఈ గ్రాండ్ ఈవెంట్.. యుఎస్ ఓపెన్లో 2014 తర్వాత ఇదే మొదటిసారి. యుఎస్ ఓపెన్ టెన్నిస్ సంఘం, ఈ అక్కాచెల్లెళ్ల పెయిర్కి డబుల్స్లో వైల్డ్కార్డు ప్రవేశం కల్పించడం విశేషం. అసలైన సమరం ఈ రాత్రికి మొదలు కానుంది. చివరి గ్రాండ్స్లామ్ యుఎస్ ఓపెన్ బరిలో దిగుతోంది. ఈ టోర్నీ తర్వాత టెన్నిస్ గుడ్బై చెప్పబోతోంది. ఇండియన్ టైమ్ ప్రకారం ఈ అర్ధరాత్రి నుంచే మొదలవుతోంది. అత్యధిక పారితోషికం అందించే ఈ టోర్నీకి కొందరు స్టార్ ప్లేయర్స్ దూరంగా ఉన్నప్పటికీ.. దీంతో, తన కెరీర్లో చివరి గ్రాండ్స్లామ్ టోర్నీకి సిద్ధమైంది సెరెనా.

Novak Djokovic opted out of the tournament this year due to COVID-19 vaccination protocols in the United States as he continues to remain unvaccinated.

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Tennis News: Serena Williams was set to take centre stage as the US Open got under way on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an ...

The match, I try my best without putting all the effort there on the serve," Nadal said. Nadal admitted on Friday that he had been protecting his injury in Cincinnati but had been able to practice with intensity in the build-up to the US Open. I've learned in my career, never say never." The Spaniard has had to sit out the US Open four times in his career and there are once again doubts over his ability to survive a gruelling two weeks at Flushing Meadows. While Williams was likely to be the main focus of attention on day one of the tournament, the men's draw gets under way with Russia's defending champion Daniil Medvedev facing Stefan Koslov of the United States in the top half of the draw. was set to take centre stage as the US Open got under way on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis.

Elite tennis expert Sean Calvert has released U.S. Open 2022 picks, predictions, and best bets.

[Visit SportsLine now to see Calvert's bets for the 2022 U.S. So who wins the 2022 U.S. [He's only sharing his analysis, and all of his U.S. That brings his record-setting total to 22 grand slam wins, and Nadal has the second-best odds to claim his fifth U.S. And which enormous longshots could take the crown? Nadal was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon prior to the semifinals due to an abdominal issue, and he has played only one match since that occurred. The absence of Novak Djokovic is a headline-making story at the 2022 U.S. Nadal is enjoying a fantastic year, winning a pair of grand slam titles at the Australian Open and French Open. In 2019, Calvert took down a huge score on Dominic Thiem winning Indian Wells at 80-1. However, Medvedev is the betting favorite at +225 (risk $100 to win $225), followed by Carlos Alcaraz at +500. Open picks on the men's side, Open odds at Caesars Sportsbook.

USOpen.org previews Day 1 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with men's and women's singles play springing into action at Flushing Meadows. 1.

Djokovic was not allowed to travel to the United States for the US Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

New York (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):. ___. 2 p.m.. Andy Murray has reached the second round of the U.S. Open ...

Nick Kyrgios: निक किर्गियोस ने घोषणा की है कि वह थानासी कोकिनाकिस के खिलाफ अपने शुरुआती ...

Nick Kyrgios: निक किर्गियोस ने घोषणा की है कि वह थानासी कोकिनाकिस के खिलाफ अपने शुरुआती राउंड के मैच से पहले यूएस ओपन से जल्दी बाहर होना पसंद करेंगे. लेकिन 27 वर्षीय खिलाड़ी ने यह खुलासा किया है कि वह एटीपी टूर पर खेलते समय अपनी मातृभूमि से दूर रहने के लिए संघर्ष करते हैं. उनका दावा है कि विंबलडन फाइनल के बाद से वह थक गए हैं.

Nick Kyrgios US Open 2022: ऑस्ट्रेलिया के टेनिस खिलाड़ी निक किर्गियोस जल्द ही यूएस ओपन ...

उन्होंने आगे कहा, "इतने लंबे समय तक अपने परिवार से दूर रहना अच्छा नहीं लगता है और फिर मैच खेल खेल कर आप थक भी जाते हैं." लेकिन 27 वर्षीय खिलाड़ी ने यह खुलासा किया है कि वह एटीपी टूर पर खेलते समय अपनी मातृभूमि से दूर रहने के लिए संघर्ष करते हैं. Nick Kyrgios US Open 2022 : निक किर्गियोस ने घोषणा की है कि वह थानासी कोकिनाकिस के खिलाफ अपने शुरुआती राउंड के मैच से पहले यूएस ओपन से जल्दी बाहर होना पसंद करेंगे.

Daniil Medevedev launched the defence of his US Open crown on Monday with a straight sets victory (6-2, 6-4, 6-0) over lowly ranked American Stefan Kozlov.

The 26-year-old scored three straight breaks to lead 5-0 in the third and then held to seal victory. The Russian held for the first set and took control of the contest in the second, breaking for a 5-4 lead and closing out on serve. Kozlov, ranked 111th in the world, scored an early service break in the first set to stay in touch at 2-2 in warm, muggy conditions in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

On the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where that night Serena Williams was set to begin what could be the final tournament of her career, the top-seeded ...

[Maria Sakkari](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3018) and No. Wolf](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3211) ousting No. 16 seed [Roberto Bautista Agut](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1733) in straight sets. [Tommy Paul](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2964) overcame the heat to outlast [Bernabe Zapata Miralles](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3055) 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-0, 7-5 in 3 hours, 10 minutes. 24 seed [Francisco Cerundolo](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3700) of Argentina 7-5, 6-3, 6-3. The Russian player is trying to become the first repeat champion at the US Open since [Roger Federer](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=425) won five straight from 2004 to '08. [Andy Murray](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=235) was another early winner, 10 years after winning the first of his three Grand Slam titles in Flushing Meadows. 17 [Caroline Garcia](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1804) were among the early winners on the women's side, with Sakkari overcoming Wimbledon semifinalist [Tatjana Maria](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2346) in three sets. "It seems like a long time ago," Murray said of his victory over Djokovic in 2012. Fellow American [Sebastian Korda](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3368) also got his first win at his home Slam, beating [Facundo Bagnis](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1935) in four sets. [Arthur Rinderknech](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3511) of France. [Daniil Medvedev](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2383) had an easy start to his US Open title defense, beating [Stefan Kozlov](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2238) 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 on Monday.

The transcendent and transformative star of women's tennis faces Danka Kovinic Monday night in her opening match of the U.S. Open.

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We're picking the winners of two Day 1 matches at the 2022 US Open: Daniil Medvedev vs. Stefan Kozlov and Serena Williams vs. Danka Kovinic.

Andy Murray powered into the second round of the U.S. Open with a comfortable 7-5 6-3 6-3 win over Argentine Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.

Murray faces Australian John Millman or American Emilio Nava in the second round. Andy Murray powered into the second round of the U.S. The 35-year-old Scot, who has battled various injuries in recent years, raced to a 5-2 lead early in the match but dropped his level slightly before edging a tight first set and breaking quickly in the next to put 24th seed Cerundolo under pressure.

Andy Murray won the first of his three Grand Slams at the US Open in 2012, ending Britain's 76-year wait for a men's champion at the majors.

Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). Andy Murray marked the 10th anniversary of his maiden Grand Slam triumph with an impressive US Open straight sets win over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. The 35-year-old Murray defeated the 24th seed 7-5, 6-3, 6-3, showing no signs of recent cramping problems which plagued his hardcourt summer. Murray won the first of his three Grand Slams at the US Open in 2012, ending Britain's 76-year wait for a men's champion at the majors. "It felt like five sets," said Murray after his first straight sets victory at the Slams since Wimbledon in 2017. Andy Murray won the first of his three Grand Slams at the US Open in 2012, ending Britain's 76-year wait for a men's champion at the majors.

Djokovic was not allowed to travel to the United States for the US Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Former World No. 1 Andy Murray maintained his strong first-round record at the US Open on Monday, when he downed 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3, ...

[Corentin Moutet](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/corentin-moutet/mw02/overview) reached the second round in New York for a third consecutive year after former World No. The 35-year-old will next face Australian [John Millman](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/john-millman/mh30/overview) or American wild card [Emilio Nava](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/emilio-nava/n0am/overview). [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview). Murray coached by [Ivan Lendl](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ivan-lendl/l018/overview) when he captured his maiden Grand Slam title in New York 10 years ago. Murray is up six spots to No. "It was very tricky conditions today," Murray said in his on-court interview.

Serena Williams begins what is probably her final U.S. Open with a first-round match against Danka Kovinic. Follow along for the latest updates.

… I’m just beginning." I would have to wait until it gets light. Sometimes I wake up at like 6:00 in the morning to go practice and it was too dark. “I once heard Althea Gibson, one of her best friends told me she wanted to see another African American win a Slam before her time is up. Sept. Open 10 times and won the title six times, in 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012-14.

A world number one and defending champion is rarely the warm-up act at the U.S. Open but that was the case on Monday as Daniil Medvedev played second fiddle ...

The first two days of play at Flushing Meadows are commanding a higher average price of tickets sold ($224) than the opening two days in 2021 ($157) but courtside seats for Williams opener were going for $1600. Open would be where the 23-time Grand Slam winner would take her final bow. “With excitement building around Serena Williams’ first-round match-up against Danka Kovinic, we’re seeing more than three times the demand for the first day of the U.S. A world number one and defending champion is rarely the warm-up act at the U.S. - ⦿ ALSO READ: For tennis fans, however, the message was clear - the U.S.

Murray defeated Francisco Cerundolo, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. In another match, American J.J. Wolf stunned No. 16 seed Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain.

[Andy Murray](/topic/andy-murray)advanced to the second round at the [US Open](/topic/us-open)on Monday, beating No. 24-seed [Francisco Cerundolo](/topic/francisco-cerundolo)in a first clash at the [Louis Armstrong Stadium](/topic/louis-armstrong-stadium). Andy Murray advanced to the second round at the US Open on Monday.

Serena Williams has not played her final US Open match. In front of an electric crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams defeated Danka Kovinic in a 6-3, 6-3 ...

Williams will now move on to face Anett Kontaveit in the second round. On top of gunning for her seventh US Open title in women's singles, Williams will also be playing with her sister, Venus, in the doubles tournament. In the second set, Williams found more of a rhythm with her serve. It wasn't easy, but Williams felt like now was the best time to move onto other things. With a semifinals appearance in her last 11 appearances at Flushing Meadows, Williams has plenty of experience on her side. Williams closes it out with a dominant effort in the final game.

Serena Williams became only the fourth woman in the Open Era to win matches in her teens, 20s, 30s and 40s, advancing to the Round 2 of the 2022 US Open ...

Daniil Medevedev stormed into the second round of the US open 2022 on Monday. Medevedev defeated American Stefan Kozlov in straight sets 6-2, 6-4, 6-0.

[Arthur Rinderknech](/topic/arthur-rinderknech)in the second round. Kozlov ranked 111th in the world. He scored an early service break in the first set to stay in touch at 2-2.

Serena Williams has extended her farewell tour at least two more days. The 23-time major singles champion overcame early nerves and a misfiring serve to win ...

Williams’ prospects in the winter of her career were in a state of limbo during her 12 months away from the tour between first-round losses at last year’s and this year’s Wimbledon. Spike Lee handled the coin toss and dozens of celebrities dotted the crowd including Martina Navratilova and Mike Tyson, who sat next to one another in the courtside president’s box. The potential final outing of Williams’ career all but obscured any other action across the grounds on day one in Queens. When her opponent netted a backhand from the baseline on match point after 1hr 40min, Williams raised her arms aloft amid deafening roars of applause. Williams, who turns 41 next month, faced constant pressure on her serve from the start, making five double-faults in her opening three service games and facing break points in each of them. [ announced her plans to retire](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/09/serena-williams-retirement-tennis-us-open) earlier this month, entered Monday night’s headline attraction ranked 605th in the world and having won one singles match in 450 days.

We love you Serena,” fans screamed as the tennis legend appeared for what could have been the final singles match of her career.

Together they held up a banner with the words: “Thank you King Richard for queen Serena” in honour of the player’s father and coach. Queen of style, queen of grace. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. (example: u cannot substitute for you, d is not 'the', n is not 'and'). “Queen of this, this and this. “You can see the diversity in the crowd. “For a little girl from Compton, California and to play with her sister and be able achieve what she has achieved is a great inspiration, that you can do anything you put your heart to, no matter whatever the circumstances.” The queen of our hearts.” “THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME” screamed the courtside videos followed by “#Twirl for Serena”, a plea to mimic the player’s signature victory celebration. “We love you Serena,” fans screamed as the tennis legend appeared for what could have been the final singles match of her career “It is a dress made for a supernova’s farewell,” said The New York Times. “We love you Serena,” fans screamed as the 23-time Grand Slam title winner appeared for

The opening day of the 2022 US Open may have been highlighted by Serena Williams, but there were plenty of shock results and early upsets on both the men's ...

The Spaniard was handed the tricky assignment of taking on 2020 champion Thiem in the first round and prevailed in an at times close and entertaining encounter. 303 Brandon Holt was a jolt, to say the least. The Russian has been one of the most consistent players on the American hardcourts for the last three years, and even though he does not have a major hardcourt title this year, he is one of the favourites. Haddad Maia has established herself as one of the ones to watch this fortnight with an astonishing victory which saw her drop no games and just 24 points in a match that barely lasted an hour. The 24-year-old was downed by Colombia’s Daniel Galan in the first round of the Open. For Galan, it was the biggest result of his career. In the kind of form the Brazilian has been in, reaching the final in Toronto and winning two grass titles before, her first-round win comes as no surprise. Snigur came out of the blocks with a couple of breaks to take a 5-1 lead in the third set. Yet, he has never made it to the second week of the US Open. Halep came into the tournament with the second-most match wins on tour this year, and was full of confidence after winning the Canadian Open in Toronto earlier this week. The opening day of the 2022 US Open was always going to be about one name. Williams kicked off the match – with celebrity glamour in attendance to celebrate her greatness – with nerves and fumbling serves.

American tennis great Serena Williams began her WTA Tour farewell on a sound note, defeating Danka Kovinic in the opening round of the US Open 2022, ...

He has enjoyed a breakthrough year, winning his first ATP title at the Swedish Open in July and reaching a career-high ranking of 24, but fell at the first hurdle for the third successive major having failed to qualify for the Australian Open at the start of the year. It is a success that moved him level with Australian great Hewitt, with whom he now shares ninth place on the all-time list for the most main-draw wins in New York. Four-time Grand Slam finalist Thiem has struggled for the past 14 months, with a mix of injury and form, only gaining entry at the US Open with a wild card. Meanwhile, Andy Murray equalled Lleyton Hewitt by claiming his 47th main-draw win at the US Open as he came through a tricky first-round clash with Francisco Cerundolo. Both the sisters have accepted a wild-card entry offered by the US Open 2022 organisers for the women's doubles, with the first round scheduled for the following day. With 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena is just one shy of Margaret Court's all-time record and as the 40-year-old appears set for one last shot at matching the Australian at the Grand Slam event of the year.

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The victory over the 80th ranked Kovinic, just her second this year, will be a confidence boost for Williams but the path to a record equalling 24th Grand ...

Playing in her 21st U.S. The victory over the 80th ranked Kovinic, just her second this year, will be a confidence boost for Williams but the path to a record equalling 24th Grand Slam now gets treacherous. Open, Williams has never lost in the first round and her victory over Kovinic was her 106th at Flushing Meadows.

The 23-time Grand Slam went all out to down lowly ranked Montenegrin opponent Danka Kovinic to progress to the second round.

I’ll just get to enjoy and play as good as I can on the day.” She’s always fighting. She’s just always there. I just have no pressure on me. “I’m really excited. “I think the atmosphere is going to be amazing.

Playing in the main draw for the first time, Galan appeared right at home on tennis' biggest stage, claiming the first 11 games as Tsitsipas struggled to ...

"I went through the match well." "I just stayed calm. Colombian qualifier Daniel Galan stunned fourth-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0, 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 in an epic first-round showdown at the U.S.

Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game.

When I step out on the court I just want to do the best that I can do on that particular day," she said. It is to be noted that the 40-year-old Serena had won her first-ever Grand Slam in the US Open -- back in 1999 -- and, hence, she will like to sign off on a high infront of the home crowd. Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game.

Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 on Monday.

Open main draw since the open era began in 1968. Snigur was playing her first match in the main draw of a Grand Slam. Open match in the professional era, upsetting No. Dominic Thiem, the 2020 champion who missed last year because of injury, fell to Pablo Carreño Busta in four sets. He had played his way into the field through the qualifying tournament, joining countryman and fellow qualifier Zhang Zhizhen as the first Chinese men in the U.S. Halep had won 19 of her last 22 matches and recently returned to the top 10, but the U.S. She is 21-11 in New York and has lost in the first round of three of her last five appearances. The Russian is trying to become the first repeat champion at the U.S. Andy Murray was another early winner, 10 years after winning the first of his three Grand Slam titles in Flushing Meadows. Williams, the 23-time major champion, has said she is preparing to end her tennis career. He had one of the first upsets of the tournament by beating No. Snigur upset the No.

Daniel Elahi Galan defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas on his ninth match point after holding a 6-0, 5-0 lead in Louis Armstrong Stadium.

The packed to capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted with support for the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion displaying a “We love Serena” sign. Prior to the ...

Playing in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, Daria Snigur brought her best game to the court, winning the match in a thrilling three-set encounter 6-2, 0-6, 6-4. When I step out on the court I just want to do the best that I can do on that particular day,” she said. “I’ve always just got to do the best that I can,” Williams told the audience during her on-court interview with TV personality Gayle King. Among those who were in attendance at the stadium included Mike Tyson, Gladys Knight and former president Bill Clinton among others. The 40-year-old also kept her first-round match win record flawless with this win, taking it to an impressive 21-0. The packed to capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted with support for the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion displaying a “We love Serena” sign.

Day 1 of the US Open witnessed three title contenders - Simona Halep, Taylor Fritz, Stefanos Tsitsipas - tumble in the first round. In the night session, ...

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